Welcome to the ABCs of Backyard Chicken Keeping! Whether you're a seasoned chicken keeper or just getting started, this guide will cover essential topics from A to Z to help you manage a happy, healthy flock.
Learn effective ways to keep your chickens cool and healthy in the summer heat. Ensure they have fresh water, ample shade, and good ventilation. Offer cooling treats like frozen fruits and set up shaded dust baths. Reduce stress and monitor for heat-related symptoms to keep your flock comfortable all season long.
Raising healthy chicks can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it requires proper care and attention. Chicks are delicate creatures, and their health and well-being depend on several factors, including temperature control, access to clean water, a balanced diet, enough living space, and a clean living area. In this blog, we will explore each of these factors and provide tips on how to care for your chicks to ensure they grow into healthy adult chickens. Whether you are a first-time chicken owner or an experienced poultry farmer, this blog will provide valuable insights into raising healthy and happy chicks.
Keeping chickens in your backyard may be relaxing and rewarding. They offer fresh eggs, entertainment, and even help with controlling pests in the garden. Adding more chickens to your existing flock, though, can be a difficult and delicate process. To avoid any injuries to the birds, it is crucial to make sure the procedure is carried out properly. We'll show you exactly how to add additional chickens to your flock without endangering the health of your current chickens in this blog post.
Building a chicken coop from scratch is a great DIY project, but it might feel a bit tedious sometimes. With some planning and effort, it's a rewarding project, especially when you see your feathered friends enjoying their humble home. In today’s blog, we will discuss the step-by-step guide on how to build a chicken coop from scratch.